diff --git a/src/options.cpp b/src/options.cpp
index f0a9721193195..95b6ab74c103e 100644
--- a/src/options.cpp
+++ b/src/options.cpp
@@ -1054,7 +1054,7 @@ void options_manager::add_options_general()
 
     // separate option because locks can be far more dangerous than crates to pry open. todo: does examine try picking first, or just jump straight to prying? former is more ideal
     add("AUTO_PRY_LOCKED", "general", translate_marker("Auto-pry locks on examine"),
-        translate_marker("If disabled, examining a non-crate locked object will ask you which tool to use (or to leave the crate alone).  Enable to always bypass this prompt and immediately use the best available prying tool."),
+        translate_marker("If disabled, examining a non-crate locked object will ask you which tool to use (or to leave the object alone).  Enable to always bypass this prompt and immediately use the best available prying tool.  Note that lockpicks are never considered for use by the examine action!"),
         false
     );